I've acquired a stainless / laminate Ruger 1 B in 300 Winny. The factory stock is S L I P P E R Y ! I'm investigating getting it checkered. Laminates can be done, but have special considerations due to the glue layers, possibility of chipping, etc. I think the standard is a coarse 18-20 lpi. Can anybody recommend a good, reasonably priced shop? Bigdaddy, is that something you mess with? Thanks.

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Checkering or "checking" is definitely an art requiring tremendous patience. I did it once and it turned out very well, but I would never willingly do it again. My infinite patience is legend and is the only reason I completed it.

I have great respect for anyone who does "checking" by hand. It does leave a somewhat profound feeling of accomplishment once completed, though.

Brandon, I suspect, can do a very good job of it.

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Just passing this on,I used a material called Marine Tex to stop the slippery grip on my Remmy R5,Worked very well,Easy to put on & only cost $35 [enough for 4 rifles]You can make this stuff adding any color you want to get a good match for your rifle.Take's approx 4 hrs to dry.

I've added this to 2 of my other rifles as my hand sweats alot.Really good stuff.It can be found in hard ware stores & most boat shops have supplies on hand!

I have only used it on plastic stocks [McMillian,HS Precision]don't know if it work on Wood.

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